Exam 12: Drugs

Which drug is often incorrectly classified as a narcotic?

MDMA (Ecstasy)does NOT cause:

Drugs deemed to have the highest potential for abuse and having a current medical use are listed in which schedule of the Controlled Substances Act?

Cocaine is a(n):

Which of the following is NOT a depressant?

Match the word in Column 1 to its definition in Column 2. Each answer can only be used once. A)Synthetic compounds, chemically related to the male sex hormone testosterone, that are used to promote muscle growth B)Any of several analytical techniques for separating mixtures into their components by attraction to a stationary phase while being propelled by a moving phase C)A substance that slows down the functions of the central nervous system D)A substance that induces changes in normal thought processes, perceptions, and moods E)An analytical method for identifying a substance by its selective absorption of different wavelengths of light F)A single test that specifically identifies a substance G)Invisible long frequencies of light beyond violet in the visible spectrum H)Colored light ranging from red to violet in the electromagnetic spectrum I)A preliminary test used to reduce the number of possible identities of an unknown substance J)A test that identifies a specific substance based on the color and shape of crystals formed when the substance is mixed with specific reagents K)A substance that speeds up the activity of the central nervous system L)A substance that lessens or eliminates pain M)Invisible short frequencies of light before red in the visible spectrum N)The conditioned use of a drug caused by underlying emotional needs O)Physiological need for a drug brought about by its regular use and characterized by withdrawal sickness when administration of the drug is abruptly stopped P)Drug that induces sleep and depresses vital body functions such as blood pressure, pulse rate, and breathing rate -Narcotic

The Marquis reagent was used on drug evidence and it turned purple. The drug being tested could be:

Match the word in Column 1 to its definition in Column 2. Each answer can only be used once. A)Synthetic compounds, chemically related to the male sex hormone testosterone, that are used to promote muscle growth B)Any of several analytical techniques for separating mixtures into their components by attraction to a stationary phase while being propelled by a moving phase C)A substance that slows down the functions of the central nervous system D)A substance that induces changes in normal thought processes, perceptions, and moods E)An analytical method for identifying a substance by its selective absorption of different wavelengths of light F)A single test that specifically identifies a substance G)Invisible long frequencies of light beyond violet in the visible spectrum H)Colored light ranging from red to violet in the electromagnetic spectrum I)A preliminary test used to reduce the number of possible identities of an unknown substance J)A test that identifies a specific substance based on the color and shape of crystals formed when the substance is mixed with specific reagents K)A substance that speeds up the activity of the central nervous system L)A substance that lessens or eliminates pain M)Invisible short frequencies of light before red in the visible spectrum N)The conditioned use of a drug caused by underlying emotional needs O)Physiological need for a drug brought about by its regular use and characterized by withdrawal sickness when administration of the drug is abruptly stopped P)Drug that induces sleep and depresses vital body functions such as blood pressure, pulse rate, and breathing rate -Infrared

Gas chromatography cannot produce a specific identification of a chemical substance.

In mass spectrometry, a chemical substance enters a chamber where it decomposes into numerous smaller ________ by high-energy electrons.

Methadone and OxyContin are two ________ opiates.

Which of the following are considered to be "club drugs"?

Match the word in Column 1 to its definition in Column 2. Each answer can only be used once. A)Synthetic compounds, chemically related to the male sex hormone testosterone, that are used to promote muscle growth B)Any of several analytical techniques for separating mixtures into their components by attraction to a stationary phase while being propelled by a moving phase C)A substance that slows down the functions of the central nervous system D)A substance that induces changes in normal thought processes, perceptions, and moods E)An analytical method for identifying a substance by its selective absorption of different wavelengths of light F)A single test that specifically identifies a substance G)Invisible long frequencies of light beyond violet in the visible spectrum H)Colored light ranging from red to violet in the electromagnetic spectrum I)A preliminary test used to reduce the number of possible identities of an unknown substance J)A test that identifies a specific substance based on the color and shape of crystals formed when the substance is mixed with specific reagents K)A substance that speeds up the activity of the central nervous system L)A substance that lessens or eliminates pain M)Invisible short frequencies of light before red in the visible spectrum N)The conditioned use of a drug caused by underlying emotional needs O)Physiological need for a drug brought about by its regular use and characterized by withdrawal sickness when administration of the drug is abruptly stopped P)Drug that induces sleep and depresses vital body functions such as blood pressure, pulse rate, and breathing rate -Hallucinogen

The IR spectrum for each substance is unique.

The study of the absorption of light by chemical substances, or ________, is the basic tool used to characterize and identify organic materials.

The last step in a thin-layer chromatographic analysis is ________.

Methamphetamine is a:

The Controlled Substance Act established five schedules of classification for substances based on the drugs:

Which is the most widely used illicit drug in the United States today?

In your own words, describe the steps that take place inside a mass spectrometer when a compound enters the instrument.